How high to hang LEDs over seedlings

Flowtrail55

Flowtrail55

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Hi everyone.
I'm curious on how high to hang an LED grow light over some seedlings.

I will run an 18/6 cycle. Space is 2x2x4.
Light is HLG 225. (In the mail)
I will dial the light back from full power.

Any help is appreciated!
 
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GKM420

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Don't know if this helps, but I've been told the best thing to do is ask the manufacturer.I know that's not always possible, though.

I have 2 x 240 watt leds and keep them about 2' away from seedlings and at roughly 120 watts each light. My lights run quite hot so I err on the side of caution.
 
Flowtrail55

Flowtrail55

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GKM420 said:
Don't know if this helps, but I've been told the best thing to do is ask the manufacturer.I know that's not always possible, though.

I have 2 x 240 watt leds and keep them about 2' away from seedlings and at roughly 120 watts each light. My lights run quite hot so I err on the side of caution.
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Thanks!

I'll send them an email once I get my light.
 
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GKM420

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Sometimes the manufacturers will just ignore you, but the better ones will take the time to reply!

For me it's all trial-and-error. I start with them at two feet away and then just slowly dial up the light intensity. Gave some plants a bit of light burn once but nothing they couldn't recover from.

Good luck and here's hoping for a bountiful harvest!
 
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GKM420

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Beehive said:
Buy a lux meter and find out. Actually measure the light. That's the only way to know.

Then and only then can you set your light height.

Seedlings, 13.5k to 15k lux.
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Ever tried a lux meter app? I know there are plenty out there for Android but never tried one. Just curious if you anyone else has tried one out because I should be measuring my light strength as well.
 
Beehive

Beehive

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GKM420 said:
Ever tried a lux meter app? I know there are plenty out there for Android but never tried one. Just curious if you anyone else has tried one out because I should be measuring my light strength as well.
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I don't own a cell phone. I use an 'Extech Led Lux meter'.
 
Flowtrail55

Flowtrail55

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Thanks!!!
I'll try a lux meter App. And maybe pick up a lux meter too.
GKM420 said:
Ever tried a lux meter app? I know there are plenty out there for Android but never tried one. Just curious if you anyone else has tried one out because I should be measuring my light strength as well.
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Beehive said:
Buy a lux meter and find out. Actually measure the light. That's the only way to know.

Then and only then can you set your light height.

Seedlings, 13.5k to 15k lux.
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